North Korea passport → Bahrain

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Visa required in advance

North Korean passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Apply on the official site: evisa.gov.bh

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Bahrain at a glance

Capital: Manama
Currency: Bahraini dinar (BHD)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +973
Region: Western Asia

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Bahrain for other passports

North KoreaVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival14 days
United StatesVisa on arrival14 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival14 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free
ChinaVisa on arrival14 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival14 days
PakistanVisa on arrival14 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival14 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival14 days
NepalVisa on arrival14 days
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippinesVisa on arrival14 days

Nearby in Western Asia for North Korean passport holders

PalestineVisa-free
ArmeniaVisa on arrival120 days
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
OmaneVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa

Common questions

Do North Korean citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

North Korean passport holders need a visa for Bahrain, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can North Korean citizens stay in Bahrain?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can North Korean citizens get a visa on arrival in Bahrain?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can North Korean citizens visit without a visa?

36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The North Korea passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.